My Make-Up Bag
The Products I Keep Going Back To
My Go-To Make-up Products
Truth: I do not wear make-up every day. One reason is that I honestly hate to get ready but the other reason is that I think it’s good to give our skin time to breathe. Growing up, most make-up looked so fake on me(where were those contour and blender sponges when we needed them?!?!) and always irritated my skin so I got into a habit of not wearing it. I’ll admit though that as I’ve gotten older, I see the need to enhance my face a little. You know, try to bring back that natural dewy glow that I used to take for granted. So I began searching for clean products that made me feel better about my skin. And because I hate getting ready, I have searched for the few products that consistently give me a natural and refreshed look in the least amount of time possible. Beauty Counter, Bobbi Brown and Rodan and Fields are my go-to brands and here are my most used products that give me a refreshed look in five minutes flat:
Rodan & Fields Radiant Defense Perfecting Liquid - My favorite and most used product! I have never liked foundation until I found this. It’s like a BB cream and foundation in one. I use it because it feels like nothing on and because it blurs flaws. Also, it contains SPF so that’s one less thing to worry about. (I use color Sand-3)
2. Beauty Counter Touchup Concealer Pen - I like the brush applicator and because it’s lightweight and no fuss. (I use colors: fair and light)
3. Beauty Counter Color Pinch Cream Blusher - I love how it adds color without drying skin. I use the hibiscus for blush AND lipstick. It is one of the most versatile products I’ve used. I use the caramel color occasionally if I am attempting to contour:)
4. Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Cream Shadow Stick - I’ve tried other eyeshadows and always come back to the cream ones because they do NOT irritate my eyes. I currently am using the Nude Beach color all over and it is a great summer base that seems to go with everything. I am also thinking of trying Vanilla(their bestseller), Malted Pink and Dusty Mauve(I’ll keep you posted:)
5. Beauty Counter Brilliant Brow Gel - It still amazes me what an enhanced brow can do for your face! I love how this naturally defines my brows. It has color and the gel grooms and sets the brow in a natural way. (I use the Medium Brown color)
6. Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick - I have using these for years now. I have never found a bad color and they last forever(like 1-2 years)! It is like a bronzer and a subtle highlighter in one and I use it on the cheekbones and wherever else I need a little pizzazz. I have even used it for eye shadow! The colors always blend perfectly for a dewy bronzy glow. I’m currently loving the Bronze color.
7. Bobbi Brown Highlighting Powder - Pink Glow - I don’t use this one every time like I do the shimmer brick but when I really want to highlight the cheekbones for a special occasion, this is what I use. My makeup feels special when I wear it.
8. Beauty Counter Volumizing Mascara-Black - Everybody knows the value of mascara and how it makes the eyes pop but this is the ONLY one I have found that works AND does not itch my eyes. It’s the only one I wear.
9. Bobbi Brown Crushed Lip Color - Sazan Nude - I have lots of BB and BC lipsticks because that is the one thing I like to change up often but I recently bought this one and I love it! It gives a barely there look that is not neither matte nor shiny. It has been my everyday color for the summer.
Well, there you have it. What product are you loving in your makeup bag these days?
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